As I type these words, my daughter is snuggled up next to me with her head resting on my stomach. She’s been mostly quiet, but throughout the past few minutes she’s softly spoken a thought: “I loved seeing the ducks today.” A question: “When am I going to Madison’s house?” A praise: “I love you,… [Continue Reading]
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Writer Wednesday with Mesu Andrews
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Mesu Andrews, author of Of Fire and Lions. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Of Fire and Lions! Winner announced right here next week. Congratulations to, Heidi Robbins, the winner of Kristy Cambron’s Castle on the Rise! Please e-mail my assistant Christen with your mailing address! Note: This… [Continue Reading]
50 Read Alouds to enjoy with your child for Read Across America
One of my favorite times of the day is when I get the kids settled in a night and it’s time to read. Bedtime reading has been a tradition that we’ve done for the last 20+ years. We make sure all electronics are turned off, the kids get ready for bed, and we sit down as… [Continue Reading]
Writers Wednesday with Kristy Cambron
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Kristy Cambron, author of Castle on the Rise. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Castle on the Rise! Winner announced right here next week. Congratulations to, Jenifer Dison Hallmark, the winner of Lori Roeleveld’s The Art of Hard Conversations! Please e-mail my assistant Christen with your mailing address!… [Continue Reading]
Want to Hang Out with Me and My Writer Friends?
So I got to hang out with some really cool writing friends this week. (Read to the end to find out how you can have days like this.) First, I hung out with author and editor Robin Patchen. She shared a ton about editing fiction. She took me step-by-step through how to edit my next novel…. [Continue Reading]
Writers Wednesday with Lori Roeleveld
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Lori Roeleveld, author of The Art of Hard Conversations. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of The Art of Hard Conversations! Winner announced right here next week. Congratulations to, Melissa Alexander, the winner of Travis Thrasher’s American Omens! Please e-mail my assistant Christen with your mailing address! Note: This post contains… [Continue Reading]
Writers Wednesday with Travis Thrasher
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Travis Thrasher, author of American Omens. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of American Omens! Winner announced right here next week. Congratulations to, Nicole Cook, the winner of Lindsay Harrel’s The Secrets of Paper and Ink! Please e-mail my assistant Christen with your mailing address! Note: This post contains… [Continue Reading]
Behind the Scenes of a Prolific Writing Life
I wish I could tell you that my writing life was just as you expected it to be for one to be as prolific as I am. That I lived a simple life centered around nurturing my soul, getting inspired, and slipping away to a tidy office each day to pour out meaningful words through… [Continue Reading]
Writers Wednesday with Lindsay Harrel
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Lindsay Harrel, author of The Secrets of Paper and Ink. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of The Secrets of Paper and Ink! Winner announced right here next week. Congratulations to, Chanel Monroe, the winner of Jaime Jo Wright’s The Curse of Misty Wayfair! Please e-mail my assistant Christen with your… [Continue Reading]
Teaching Kids to Pray
Every morning I sit down with my kids and work on prayer journals. I want to teach my kids how to pray. I want them to know they can turn to God for anything. Below are ways I’ve taught my kids to pray during Meal Time, and below you can find out more information about… [Continue Reading]
Calming Angry Kids: Order Your Copy Today
If you have a child who struggles with anger, or if you know a family that does, be sure to order Calming Angry Kids today. Each of us needs to wake up with hope and lay down in peace—you do, your kids do. Each of us needs to discover that with the right tools, overcoming… [Continue Reading]